Re: Yao Ming will enter draft...

["Jaims" <jaims@info.com.ph>]

That's a great question!  I have seen him play in TV during their pro
league's championship, and I must say I was impressed with his skills and
bkball fundamentals for a muscular 7'6 center.  He's got above average speed
and quickness(again, for his size) and has a very good scoring mentality
inside and outside the paint.  Goin' back to your question, IMO, he could
very well be an Olowokandi type or might not be.  He's got great credentials
and averages in China's Pro League but that's because he's battling skinny
centers less than 7 feet tall ...now, try imagining him playing against Shaq
and a Duncan?  But on the bright side, this kid is still a KID, if he could
get the right tutoring and learn from a legend (Russell or Walton) then who
knows what he's really capable of in the NBA?

Compared to Wang Zhi Zhi, he's still unpolished.  Although Wang has already
exposed his talent level and polished skills, I think he's already reached
the peak and IMO has no more "upsides" to look for...unlike Yao Ming, who's
got tons and tons.

Lastly, this kid is really worth a second look for the top 3 pickers in the
draft, IMHO.  You never get across a 7'6 center every year and considering
his talent/tools level..wow.  So my answer to your question is...he's goin
to be far better and not as boring as an Olowokandi!

Jaims


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>
To: "Kai: Last Of The Brunnen G" <kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com>;
<celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Yao Ming will enter draft...


> Is Yao Ming the next Michael Olowokandi ?
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> From: <kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com>
> To: <celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 12:44 PM
> Subject: RE: Yao Ming will enter draft...
>
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> > Interesting news. He'll go somewhere in the lottery,
> > but not number one, if the scenario you state is correct.
> > If he lasts till 10/11, I don't see anyway the Celtics
> > wouldn't risk a pick on him.
> >
> > The intriguing thing is whether a good team that can wait and
> > has multiple draft choices will package them and players for a
> > shot at him.
> >
> > Like the Magic for example. Imagine McGrady, Hill, and Ming.
> > Not a good feeling , if you're a Celtics fan.
> > Ray
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> > > ** Original Subject: RE: Yao Ming will enter draft...
> > > ** Original Sender: Hironaka <j.hironaka@unesco.org>
> > > ** Original Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 09:06:26 -0700
> >
> > > ** Original Message follows...
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> > >
> > > Jaims wrote:
> > >
> > > > I was watching CNN sports and the reporter said that Yao Ming will
> enlist
> > > > himself in the coming draft but would play next year still...
> > > >
> > > > What's that mean???
> > > >
> > > > Like, he could be the No. 1 overall but won't play NBA ball until
> 2002???
> > > > If that's the case it's kinda a gamble for lottery teams to do that
> > > > considering everybody needs somebody to make a contribution right
away
> but
> > > > in a long term planning, it might be a gamble worth doin'.
> > > >
> > > > Should we get excited about this or what???
> > >
> > > I guess "the more the merrier" as far as any additional factors that
> cause Yao
> > > Ming to slip down from the #1 overall slot (presuming our scouts like
> him as
> > > much as Bill Walton does). With two lottery picks available to spend,
> Boston
> > > should feel blessed if he's available with one of those picks. But
Bush
> will
> > > probably have to declare war on China, or else Yao will have to break
> both
> > > legs in a freak accident, in order for Boston to have a chance at him
> with the
> > > 10th/11th pick.
> > >
> > > Drafting someone and then waiting a year certainly paid off in the
case
> of
> > > Larry Bird and David Robinson, not that Yao should be expected to be
in
> that
> > > class of player. Even Danny Ainge is sort of another example of this
> gamble
> > > working in favor of the Boston Celtics.
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